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In This Article Leverage was always the love language for real estate investors. It was the principle on which the BRRRR strategy was based, and fortunes were made.  However, since the dramatic rise in interest rates post-COVID-19 pandemic, the golden strategy has started to lose some of its shine. Now, even the most happy-go-lucky investors are wondering if they should batten down the hatches and pay off their debts rather than risk another purchase. A Numbers Game Ultimately, real estate is all about the numbers: cash flow, liquidity, and risk tolerance. In the current climate of 6.5% interest rates, very…

As U.S. housing costs hit an all-time high, more households are choosing homes that can comfortably accommodate multiple generations under one roof. Whether it’s aging parents moving in, adult children returning home, or grandparents helping care for grandchildren, today’s buyers are looking beyond the traditional floor plan. Instead of simply needing more bedrooms, many are prioritizing homes that balance togetherness with independence. Flexible layouts, separate living areas, and features that support changing needs are becoming just as important as square footage. So whether you’re curious about buying a home in Newark, California or looking to relocate to Topeka, Kansas here’s…

📬 Would you prefer to receive this information in your email inbox every morning before the markets open in New York? Sign up here. THE MARKETSTech stocks shrug off oil risk  Stocks were broadly up in Asia today, especially in the tech-heavy South Korea market, as the Dutch semiconductor company ASML reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its guidance. U.S. futures are up this morning after the government reported an unexpectedly tame inflation number yesterday. And the price of oil declined, despite the worsening situation in the Gulf. S&P 500 futures were up 0.22% this morning. The index closed up…

Some apartment amenities steal the spotlight, but it’s often the unsung features that make the biggest difference in daily life. Beyond the standard gym or pool, many rentals offer overlooked perks that can heighten your routine. Whether you’re searching for an apartment in Austin, TX, or a rental in Concord, NH, knowing which underrated amenities to look for can help you find a home that’s a better fit for your lifestyle. We asked industry experts to share the unique apartment amenities they think deserve more attention. Let’s get started. What are the common apartment amenities? Most apartment communities offer core…

In This Article Each quarter, the BiggerPockets Pulse survey captures how investors in our community feel about and behave in the current market. Our Q3 2026 results paint a profile of a resilient investor who continues to seek opportunities despite a difficult rate environment and geopolitical shocks. However, there has been a gradual decline in overall sentiment since the beginning of the year. In Q1, the Pulse Index was 108 points. In Q2, the Pulse Index clocked in at 102 points. Today, the Index has fallen to 96 points. It’s still what we consider a neutral rating, but the downward trend…

As competition for global investment heats up across the Gulf, it’s easy to assume bigger is always better. But for Bahrain, the smallest of the GCC states, its strengths come not from its size but from its strategic positioning, according to the head of the government agency tasked with bringing investment into the kingdom.  “The good thing about being a small country is that we have no ego, so we’re not trying to compete with the big players,” H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, the CEO of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB), tells Fortune. “We know what our advantages are and where we can play better,…

Key Takeaways Lake County was one of the country’s more competitive housing markets in June. The median sale price climbed nearly 13% from a year earlier, close to six times the national pace. Homes sold in about 30 days, roughly three weeks quicker than the national median, and inventory dropped about 6% even as listings nationwide stayed roughly level. The lowest-priced homes appreciated most, and with roughly 2.1 months of supply the market stayed firmly in sellers’ favor. Lake County, IN Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale Price Pending Sales Active Listings Days on Market Sold Above List $298,351 (+12.6% YoY)…

When the Great Recession hit, Andy Gil lost his business. Suddenly, he was forced to start over. But the fear of losing everything again was the driving force behind what would come next.Andy got serious, raising his young kids in an 800-square-foot house, driving 10-year-old cars, and funneling every spare dollar into savings so he could start buying rental properties. These were the types of sacrifices the average investor probably wouldn’t make, but they became the catalyst for scaling to 58 rental units in just four years!What’s more, Andy has never had the benefit of 3% mortgage rates. He got…

Good morning. The corporate strategy playbook is increasingly landing on the CFO’s desk. McKinsey recently held its 24th annual Global CFO Forum, an exclusive gathering that brought together about 100 finance chiefs from over 30 countries representing some of the world’s largest organizations. I spoke with Andy West, a senior partner at McKinsey and global co-leader of the firm’s Strategy and Corporate Finance practice, who shared key insights from the forum. West did a straw poll asking the CFOs if the strategy function now reports into them—about two-thirds raised their hand. Five years ago, it would have been less than…

James Murdoch appears poised to reap a fortune from his investments in SpaceX that could far exceed what he gained from his father’s media empire.James, the estranged 53-year-old son of Rupert Murdoch, invested an estimated $120 million in Elon Musk’s rocket company before it went public this year in the biggest IPO in history. James’ holding could now be worth as much as $7.5 billion, according to calculations by Pitchbook’s Franco Granda, senior research analyst for private company coverage. The valuation has not previously been publicly disclosed.His success could come as a rebuke to his father, who during an internal…